Act 5 scene 1

Act 5 scene 1 summary of key points:

• Romeo is in Mantua, unaware of the true situation.

• Balthasar has hurried from Verona to tell him of Juliet's death.

• Romeo resolves to return immediately to be with her.

• He finds an apothecary who supplies him with a deadly poison.

Why is this scene important?

• The Friar's plan is beginning to go wrong.